Half-Life 2 keeps drawing players in — and you do not have to overpay to join them. Here is the full picture before you buy, plus today's live price from verified sellers.
About Half-Life 2
1998. HALF-LIFE sends a shock through the game industry with its combination of pounding action and continuous, immersive storytelling. Valve's debut title wins more than 50 game-of-the-year awards on its way to being named "Best PC Game Ever" by PC Gamer, and launches a franchise with more than eight million retail units sold worldwide.NOW.
By taking the suspense, challenge and visceral charge of the original, and adding startling new realism and responsiveness, Half-Life 2 opens the door to a world where the player's presence affects everything around him, from the physical environment to the behaviors even the emotions of both friends and enemies.The player again picks up the crowbar of research scientist Gordon Freeman, who finds himself on an alien-infested Earth being picked to the bone, its resources depleted, its populace dwindling.
Freeman is thrust into the unenviable role of rescuing the world from the wrong he unleashed back at Black Mesa. And a lot of people he cares about are counting on him. Features Characters: Advanced facial animation system delivers the most sophisticated in-game characters ever seen. With 40 distinct facial "muscles, " human characters convey the full array of human emotion, and respond to the player with fluidity and intelligence.
It comes from developer Valve, released back in 2004. Expect Action gameplay.
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Reviews & ratings
With a Metacritic score of 96, Half-Life 2 is an all-time classic that belongs in any collection. If you enjoy action games, it is an easy shout.
At a glance
| Platform | Steam |
|---|---|
| Developer | Valve |
| Publisher | Valve |
| Release year | 2004 |
| Genres | Action |
| Metacritic score | 96 |
| Age rating | PEGI 16 |
| Region | OTHER |
System requirements
Here are the minimum specs to keep in mind before you buy:
| OS | Windows 7, Vista, XP |
|---|---|
| Processor | 1.7 Ghz |
| Memory | 512 MB RAM |
| Graphics | DirectX 8.1 level Graphics Card (requires support for SSE) |
| Storage | 6500 MB available space |
Half-Life 2 supports 1 language (English).
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Half-Life 2 worth buying? With a Metacritic score of 96, it is an all-time classic that belongs in any collection.
- How fast is delivery? Digital keys are delivered instantly in most cases, so you can redeem and play within minutes.
- What platform is Half-Life 2 on? Half-Life 2 is available on Steam. Confirm the exact platform and region on the product page before buying.
- What do I need to run Half-Life 2? See the system requirements above — as a minimum you'll want to match the listed processor, memory and graphics card.
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